Interior Design Secrets

It sounds paradoxical, but even elementary cleaning in a house can be
pleasant. When everything is clean and put away, and when everything is
swept and washed, then there appears “a housewife’s catharsis”
–- the walls of the house give out warmth. Each member of a family
in a house where order reigns understands what warmth of home is. I envy
those who have made repairs on their houses, those who have just built
a house in the countryside, or those who have just purchased a new house.

Coloring

When actress Selma Hayek bought a villa in California, her friends did
not understand her. The villa was of an awful grey color, the walls were
chipped, and there was a tiny jungle in the garden –- it was impossible
to go through it without an axe. But the actress began changing everything
–- obviously she derives pleasure when making her house more comfortable
with her own hands.

Selma chose a color palette for designing in her garden. “All
colors should be natural,” she thought. Selma also arranged a theme
of the sun in her house, which is not surprising considering she grew
up in Mexico.

In my opinion, Selma’s example shows that even if you have a big
sum of money, you shouldn’t color the walls of your house with an
ultra-modern paint of an unknown color. And she’s right: we are
highly developed, but we are animals. That’s why we should live
in harmony with natural colors. For example, scarlet is not often found
in nature: a rosebud or some fruit perhaps, but nothing more. Hence, there
shouldn’t be much red in a house otherwise you’ll be constantly
excited. It’s known that blue sets people at ease, meaning that
it’s ideal for a bedroom. A combination of green is good -- it’s
cozy combined with the cold color of the sea.

Lately, the use of wood in interior design has been making a comeback.
If there is no opportunity to purchase and use real wood, you can use
synthetic wood-like materials. Remember that wallpaper is ideal for a
bedroom and a child’s room, but not suitable for other rooms of
the house. The main rule of interior decorating, however, is that everything
should be in a single color palette.

Furniture

Furniture must be functional -- better yet, multifunctional. What you
don’t use encumbers your house and assists not comfort, but constraint
of movements.

Nowadays, it’s easy to find furniture with is both functional
and inexpensive.

A couch easily turns into a sofa, a sofa into a settee, and a settee
into a table. However, for many people this type of furniture will not
be to their liking. This furniture, as a rule, is cheap and doesn’t
last very long. On the other hand, you shouldn’t buy furniture designed
for a lifetime of use. For example, it’s known that the lifetime
of a bed is 10 years. After that you should change it because sleeping
on crushed springs is not healthy. If nothing else, you should think about
purchasing a new mattress.

Flowers

Indoor plants not only bring life to the interior of a home, but also
provide for a pleasant setting. A knight’s-star, a croton, a chlorophytum,
and a hibiscus all provide freshness to a home and help to eliminate feelings
of nervousness. The bright buds of a knight’s-star will return a
good mood to even a choleric. A balsam, a myrtle, and an anturium add
courage and energy to a room.

Find a place within your house for fragrant plants such as gardenia,
hyacinth, and jasmine. Many flowers are used as a base for perfumes, that’s
why you shouldn’t deny yourself natural and free scents.

Photos and pictures

Avoid banalities. A small black and white photo in a nice leather frame
or a picture in a wood frame add fascination to a room.

Cushions

They can have print pictures or appliqué works, or be monotonous
or bright -- the main thing, however, is that they should be soft and
pleasant. Small cushions are a symbol of comfort within a house.

Stones

The tradition of using stones in design is an idea taken from Chinese
gardens of wisdom. With the help of stones, you can design compositions
with added details when making bouquets. In both cases, stones will impart
dignity and add wisdom. Keep in mind that it’s possible to buy colored
stones. They will give off feelings of joy when placed on a china plate
under the bright rays of the sun.

It’s better to use small items in pairs. Two identical frames,
vases, cushions, or candlesticks will add harmony and serenity.